Does everyone who recites al-Fatihah for a sick person recover?
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The questioner : One can be very strong. And what? I mean, one person cuts off.
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed, in terms of al-Fatihah, not in terms of this man, the reciter. Yes, I say it this way, because people nowadays recite the same verse, and you find some are affected by it and some are not. This is what I mentioned regarding the readiness of the doer and the receiver. No, he should not be certain; this is the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). If you are not certain, then you are in doubt about it. In doubt that he will be cured, meaning what is the benefit of the recitation? The Messenger saysJami` at-Tirmidhi 3479Da’if (Darussalam). As for you, I swear by Allah, I do not know; I am afraid it will not be accepted. Be certain in the matter and have the greatest hope. If the outcome does not turn out as you wish, blame yourself and do not blame the means.
The questioner : Our budget, Captain, please.
The Shaykh : No, you do not benefit, you do not benefit, yes.
The questioner : How does he enter and recite over what?
The Shaykh : He does not rely on it; it is executed upon him.
The questioner : I do not know.
The Shaykh : On the place of pain, if there is pain, or on the whole body, if it is on the whole body, and on himself, if he is reciting over himself.
The questioner : No, no, you do not protect your hands.
The Shaykh : This is what the Messenger did when sleeping with the two chapters of protection.
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed, in terms of al-Fatihah, not in terms of this man, the reciter. Yes, I say it this way, because people nowadays recite the same verse, and you find some are affected by it and some are not. This is what I mentioned regarding the readiness of the doer and the receiver. No, he should not be certain; this is the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). If you are not certain, then you are in doubt about it. In doubt that he will be cured, meaning what is the benefit of the recitation? The Messenger says
Call upon Allah while being certain of being answered
ادعوا الله وأنتم موقنون بالإجابةThe questioner : Our budget, Captain, please.
The Shaykh : No, you do not benefit, you do not benefit, yes.
The questioner : How does he enter and recite over what?
The Shaykh : He does not rely on it; it is executed upon him.
The questioner : I do not know.
The Shaykh : On the place of pain, if there is pain, or on the whole body, if it is on the whole body, and on himself, if he is reciting over himself.
The questioner : No, no, you do not protect your hands.
The Shaykh : This is what the Messenger did when sleeping with the two chapters of protection.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1799 - 4600 هل كل من رقى مريضاً بالفاتحة يشفى؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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